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ETtech Explainer: Behind Apple’s search for Indian iCamera maker
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1y ago
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Apple is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Murugappa Group and Tata group's Titan Company to assemble and manufacture sub-components for iPhone camera modules. Camera modules are composed of various components such as lenses, image sensors, and digital signal processing. While some components can be localized, others, like camera lenses, may be difficult to replace. Currently, Apple relies on suppliers like Sony, Samsung, and Omnivision for image sensors. The move towards localizing camera module assembly in India could potentially attract manufacturers to build a complete local value chain.
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ETtech Explainer: Is Apple’s ReALM better than OpenAI’s GPT-4?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple has revealed some details about its artificial intelligence plans in a recent research paper. The company discussed its large language model (LLM) called Reference Resolution As Language Modeling (ReALM) and how it surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4. ReALM focuses on resolving references, such as ambiguous or contextual words, to create a better understanding in AI chatbots. Apple's models have shown improvements over existing systems, including a 5% gain for on-screen references. While ReALM performs well in specific benchmarks, it is not yet clear if it outperforms GPT-4 overall.
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ETtech Explainer: Google’s second big antitrust trial in US
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is set to face Google in its second major antitrust trial, focused on the tech giant's monetization strategies for advertising. The DoJ argues that Google's practices are unfairly harming the industry. This trial is part of a broader push by President Biden's administration to regulate Big Tech using antitrust laws. The case follows a recent ruling that found Google had illegally monopolized online search. The trial will center on Google's adtech business, which accounts for the majority of its revenue, and the DoJ's claims that the company has engaged in monopolistic behavior.
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ETtech Explainer: Epic Games’ battles against Big Tech antitrust violations
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Fortnite maker Epic Games has accused Apple of violating an injunction governing its App Store and has asked a US judge to hold Apple in contempt. The companies have been locked in a legal battle since 2020 when Epic accused Apple of antitrust violations. The recent allegation is related to Apple's allegedly new rules and fees for developers, which Epic says are in violation of a September 2021 injunction. Apple recently blocked Epic from launching its online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe, citing past breaches of contract. Epic also had a similar antitrust battle with Google last year.
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ETtech Explainer: Meet AI ‘Saba’ trained on Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Indian startups developing Indic AI models face competition from global players like French startup Mistral AI, which launched Mistral Saba, a language model trained in Arabic, Tamil, and Malayalam. Mistral's multilingual push highlights the global interest in regional AI markets, with major companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Google also developing non-English language models. Despite the competition, capturing regional nuances remains a challenge for international players, offering a potential advantage to local Indian startups focusing on diverse languages.
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ETtech explainer: How a Modi-Musk meeting supercharged Tesla’s India plans
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Electric vehicle giant Tesla has accelerated plans for its India entry following a meeting between CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.S. Concerns about steep import duties had previously stalled Tesla’s Indian market entry. However, after Musk and Modi discussed various issues, including reducing tariffs on imported electric vehicles, Tesla began building its team in India, securing showroom space, and engaging with local suppliers to alter its supply chain strategy.
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ETtech Explainer: Why did Google delist popular Indian apps like Naukri, Shaadi, others?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google recently removed several popular apps by ten Indian developers from its Play Store due to non-compliance with billing policies. This move has sparked a dispute between Google and Indian developers over what they perceive as unfair policies. However, some of the apps have since been reinstated after they began complying with Google's billing norms. The Indian internet founders are calling for government intervention, while Google maintains that developers had ample time to prepare for the enforcement of its payment policy. The Indian government has summoned Google and affected startups for a meeting to discuss the issue.
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ETtech Explainer: Behind Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the Indian government
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Social media platform 'X', owned by Elon Musk, is suing the Indian government, questioning the legality of its content regulation under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. The conflict arose when 'X' refused to join the Sahyog portal for information sharing, unlike other platforms. The government argues that the portal aids in unlawful content removal, but Musk's platform views this as unwarranted censorship that bypasses established legal processes.
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ETtech Explainer: Why Uber is in hot water over ‘advance tipping’
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Uber is facing criticism over its Advance Tip feature, which encourages users to tip drivers before booking to potentially receive faster service. The Indian government, led by union minister Pralhad Joshi, and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) have deemed the feature unethical, labeling it an unfair trade practice. Social media users and other ride-hailing apps are also in uproar. Previously, Uber faced scrutiny for alleged pricing disparities based on mobile operating systems.
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ETtech Explainer: Why WazirX’s recovery plan hit a legal roadblock
Economic Times
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2m ago
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WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, faced a setback when the Singapore High Court dismissed a restructuring plan by its parent company, Zettai Pte Ltd, after a $235 million cybertheft. The court ruled the proposal invalid as Zettai isn't registered in India. WazirX plans to appeal. The cyberattack, potentially linked to North Korean hackers, attracted FBI interest. Meanwhile, India may soon introduce policy discussions on cryptocurrency frameworks.
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ETtech Explainer: Legal tussle between OpenAI and NYT
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft and OpenAI are seeking to dismiss parts of The New York Times' (NYT) lawsuit, claiming that the news organization did not show any substantial harm or revenue diversion caused by their AI models. The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, alleges that Microsoft and OpenAI are attempting to create a substitute for the NYT's journalism. The defendants argue that the AI tools are not a direct substitute for the NYT's content and that training AI models on public data falls under fair use. The legal battle raises questions about the intersection of AI and copyright law.
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